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Mastercycler Service

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Absolute Confidence

To ensure your thermocycler is operating consistently at peak performance and to guarantee reproducible results over an extended period of time, we offer service programs to meet your needs. Our maintenance service is a prerequisite for temperature verification of the cycler. The exact reaching of defined temperatures during the PCR process is critical for reproducible results.
Our qualification services can support your Quality Management requirements by Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications to guarantee you the precise function of the instrument. With our Performance Plans options we will make sure that your instruments are in good working condition by professional maintenance and qualification service from the manufacturer.

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Mastercycler® Service Agreements

Service Agreement
Ordering Information
AdvancedCare
For assured instrument
reliability and uptime
PremiumCare
For assured instrument reliability,
uptime and financial plannability
Mastercycler®
Includes:
Full preventive maintenance 1/year 1/year
Software update (during annual maintenance, if applicable)
Priority Support*
Discount on parts, labor, travel 20 % included
Parts, labor & travel included -
Discount on additional services (e.g. IQ/OQ) 10 % 10 %

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Info: Our service offers may differ by country. Please contact your local service representative for more information.

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Qualification Services

Installation Qualification


The Installation Qualification assures that the instrument is installed in accordance with Eppendorf’s specifications within defined test protocols.

Operational Qualification


The Operational Qualification assures that the instrument operates in accordance with Eppendorf’s specifications within defined test protocols.

Your advantages

  • Confidence in the quality of your results and safety of the instrument
  • Supporting compliance with the complex GxP standards and regulations
  • GxP compliant IQ/OQ documentation will give you peace of mind due to reduced workload for your qualification and regulatory audit process

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Revised reports according to applicable GxP norms and regulations

With our newly developed GxP-compliant services installation qualification and operational qualification, we have improved our IQ/OQ services to support you in particular when working in a regulated environment. Our revised IQ/OQ reports are based on national and international standards, regulations and guidelines such as:

  • EU-GMP
  • 21 CFR Part 211 (USA)
  • USP Good Documentation Practice Guidelines
  • MHRA GxP Data Integrity Guidance and Definitions
  • WHO Technical Report Series, No 966, Annex 5

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Mastercycler® Installation Qualification & Operational Qualification Services

Installation Qualification & Operational Qualification
Ordering Information
IQ/OQ GxP OQ GxP
Mastercycler®
Includes:
Check of delivery status, and installation environment
Initial configuration, functional and safety checks
Detailed IQ report
Test of alarm functions
Verification of instrument parameters (e.g. temperature)
Detailed OQ report
Handling of deviation list/management
Signed approval by customer and service technician

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Attn: This table lists only the most important service operations by plan. The provided service report will show the complete service operations performed.

Info: Our service offers may differ by country. Please contact your local service representative for more information.

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Temperature verification

Temperature verification of selected well positions and adjustment of the cycler block temperature if necessary is highly recommended to assure instrument consistency and accuracy. The temperature verification is a very accurate and precise method and meets all documentation and detection requirements in the laboratory.

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Mastercycler® Preventive Maintenance Services

Preventive Maintenance
Ordering information
Preventive Maintenance
Mastercycler®
External Checks and Maintenance
Cleaning of MC module
Visual check of housing
Cleaning of heated lid
Visual check of accessories
Internal Equipment and Fittings
Cleaning of internal parts and assemblies
Visual check of internal parts and assemblies
Visual check of electrical connection (incl. mains power)
Software update
Functional Check
LED, display and keyboard check
Check USB-interface
Check touchscreen
Check of thermoblock
Check of heated lid
Check of fan(s)
Temperature verification - with single-channel system
Temperature verification - with multi-channel system (if available*)
Memory
Evaluation of stored data
Documentation
Check List provided
Dated service sticker to confirm Eppendorf service

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*Additional charges may apply.

Attn: This table lists only the most important service operations by plan. The provided service report will show the complete service operations performed.

Info: Our service offers may differ by country. Please contact your local service representative for more information.

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